Legal Opinion

Washington v. J. D. Royer Wholesale Florist

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided September 7, 2005No. A05A1393PublishedCited by 9 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Ellington, Judge.

The Superior Court of Houston County granted the motion for summary judgment filed by J. D. Royer Wholesale Florist on Paul Washington’s negligence claim. Washington appeals, contending the undisputed evidence shows that Royer had superior knowledge of the hazard which caused Washington to fall and that the trial court erred in concluding the accident was proximately caused by Washington’s own negligence. Because the undisputed evidence shows that Royer did not have superior knowledge of the hazard, we affirm.

Summary judgment is proper when there is no genuine issue of…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Lau's Corp., Inc. v. HaskinsSupreme Court of Georgia · 1991
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  3. Pirkle v. Robson Crossing, LLCCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2005
  4. Jackson v. K-Mart Corp.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2000
  5. Lee v. Food LionCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2000

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